From mlive.com: By Tanda Gmiter | tgmiter@mlive.com The Arctic cold snap that is pushing through the Great Lakes today and tomorrow might make being outside feel brutally frigid, but it’s doing some really lovely things to the clouds overhead. This freezing air pouring over our warmer Great Lakes is creating “cloud streets” – nice little…
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#Haikai Challenge #123: first sparrows [twittering] (hatsusuzume)
Pink blanket pulled up Behind frozen bones of trees — Sparrow’s silhouette Snuggling in my warm bed Wakened, with Spring, by his song Frank J. Tassone is the host of Haikai Challenge. Frank says: This week, write the haikai poem of your choice (haiku, senryu, haibun, tanka, haiga, renga, etc.) that states or alludes to…
#Haikai Challenge #121 (1/13/20): take down pine (decorations) (matsu osame)
After the ‘Tis Holiday cheer Vapors in January Misty memories Fruity glogg to up neat Spirit boxed with ornaments Frank J. Tassone is the host of Haiki Challenge. Frank says: This week, write the haikai poem of your choice (haiku, senryu, haibun, tanka, haiga, renga, etc.) that alludes to take down pine (decorations) (matsu…
#Haiki Challenge #120: Wolf Moon (Okami Tsuki)
Frosting fingers reach, reflected in blue lake ice — small creaks, night neighbors Above floats winter’s wolf moon Wind calls — rabbits crouch; listen. Frank J. Tassone is the host of Haiki Challenge. Frank says: A full moon arrives by January 10. The January Full Moon is often called the Wolf Moon. Other names include…
Moonless New Year’s Eve
Luna nestled deep in cold fluffy forgetfulness, dreaming new dreams. Dull snow crystals; tears freeze on my searching upturned face. image link here
#Haikai Challenge #119: New Year (Shinnen) — Season’s Cloth
Season’s Cloth Old year put to sleep under a green-white brocade — dreaming forevermore. Winter’s dark blanket awaits Light germinates a New Year Frank J. Tassone is the host of Haiki Challenge. Frank says: This week, write the #haikai poem of your choice (haiku, senryu, haibun, tanka, haiga, renga) that alludes to the…
#Haikai Challenge #117: Midwinter (mafuyu)
Dark’s pendulum swings heavy, to its furthest reach – dawn a memory Midwinter night, Luna’s lost Clouds sputter confused snow Frank J. Tassone is the host of Haikai Challenge. Frank says: This week, write the haikai poem of your choice (haiku, senyru, haibun, tanka, haiga, renga) that alludes to either midwinter (mafayu), midsummer (manastu),…
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